Environment, Health and Safety

Asbestos & Lead

EH&S can test for lead based paint or asbestos in building
materials. Call us at 829-3301 for more information.

Asbestos Management

Asbestos is a mineral fiber that has been used commonly in a
variety of building construction materials for insulation and as a
fire-retardant. Because of health issues, the EPA has banned
several asbestos products and manufacturers have voluntarily
limited the use of asbestos in their products. Today, asbestos is
most commonly found in older buildings, in pipe and furnace
insulation materials, asbestos shingles, millboard, textured paints
and other coating materials, and floor tiles.

Listed below are common requests for asbestos sampling:

Damaged thermal systems pipe insulation

Renovations of work space, including carpeting

Routine and special maintenance

Lead at UB

Lead is a heavy metal. Even though laws now prevent lead from
being used in many products; there can still be lead hazards in and
around buildings we frequent or work. Lead can get into the air,
water, food, soil, and even dust and then can be breathed or
swallowed leading to serious health problems. Because lead
poisoning often occurs with no immediate symptoms, it frequently
goes unrecognized. Lead poisoning can cause learning disabilities,
behavioral problems, and, at very high levels, seizures, coma, and
even death. Common lead sources::